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Portuguese international Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer.
However, he could be thwarted by manager Pep Guardiola who wants to keep him as part of his squad as they look to retain their league title, and begin once more in their elusive stretch for Champions League success.
Silva was left disappointed after a planned move to Barcelona last summer hit a last-minute snag, and he is still open to new challenges, with reports that Atlético Madrid have now been linked with him, with reports that they are prepared to offer Saul Níguez as part of a swap deal.
City are under no pressure to sell the 26-year old. He still has four years left on his current contract at the Etihad.
Since joining City from Monaco in 2017 in a £43 million deal, Silva has scored 35 goals in 201 appearances, and has won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and four League Cups during his time with the club
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